Power of the Church
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Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
The Importance of the Church
Worship
Prayer/Fasting
Missions
Christ is the head of the Church
Herod exalts himself and is humbled
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?
Believers humble themselves and are exalted
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.
Submit to Christ’s Authority
Recognize our calling
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:
Call to future obedience